Program Associate job at International Republican Institute
Posted by: ugashare-Volunteer
Posted date: 2024-Jul-25
Location: Kampala
Vacancy title: Program Associate [ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Education, and Training , Category: Management ] Jobs at: International Republican Institute Deadline of this Job: Wednesday, August 07 2024 Duty Station: Within Uganda , Kampala, East Africa Summary Date Posted: Wednesday, July 24 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed Similar Jobs in Uganda Learn more about International Republican Institute International Republican Institute jobs in Uganda
JOB DETAILS: Job Summary Every employee of IRI is responsible for carrying out the Mission of IRI and demonstrating the Core Values in their day-to-day operations. The Core Values, which are IRI’s foundational building blocks include: Excellence- We believe in quality results delivered by investing in people. Freedom- We believe in exploration and experimentation to be agile and responsive. Respect- We believe in trust, empathy, and empowering people. Teamwork- We believe in diversity, inclusion, and the power of global collaboration. Transparency- We believe in open communication and clear decision-making. Accountability- We believe in personal responsibility as the foundation of success. The Program Associate (PA) will support development and implementation of IRI programs in Uganda on full-time basis. S/he will work as part of IRI’s program team and support developing program strategy, drafting program reports and budgets, organizing, and implementing program activities, and conducting program monitoring and evaluation (M&E). The Program Associate will report directly to the Resident Program Director (RPD). Duties and Responsibilities: • Assist program staff with design, development, and implementation of programs. • Make logistical and substantive arrangements for programs such as training seminars, conferences, and other programs. • Ensure that expenditures remain within budget allocations and comply with donor regulations. • Assist program staff with the development of weekly reports, quarterly reports, and proposals. • Provide efficient and timely action on administrative and financial matters, written assignments, and submission of reports. • Update and maintain program resource files and program participants’ contacts for purposes of monitoring and evaluation and internal reporting. • Cultivate relationships and communicate with relevant government officials, local partners, and members of the diplomatic and donor community on behalf of his/her supervisor and represent IRI at public functions as requested. • Work in concert with IRI M&E and program personnel to monitor and evaluate the performance of IRI and partner organizations program activities, identifying successes and failures and recommending program adjustments accordingly. • Travel from time-to-time, independently and/or as part of a team, to various locations throughout Great Lakes region to support IRI’s programmatic objectives; and • Perform any other duties as assigned by the RPD or his/her immediate supervisor. Qualifications, Skills, and Experience: • The applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree in political science or a related field. • 0-2 years of experience in democracy, rights, and governance sector; work on political party strengthening and civil society advocacy is a bonus. • Fluency in English required, fluency in local language strongly desired. • Excellent report writing and project management skills • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office required. • Interest in (learning about) programs and program administration, including procurement/contracts, MEL, compliance and procedures, and finance; • Attention to detail and able to prioritize while working in a fast-paced environment. • Ability to quickly adapt to and manage changing priorities, balance multiple ongoing projects and meet deadlines. • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well with other team members; • Excellent writing, research, and communication skills • Knowledge of/experience working on issues in Uganda Qualifications Education Required • Bachelors or better in Political Science or related field. Experience Required • Less than 2 years: • The applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree in political science or a related field. 0-2 years of experience in democracy, rights, and governance sector; work on political party strengthening and civil society advocacy is a bonus. Fluency in English required, fluency in local language strongly desired. Excellent report writing and project management skills Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree Job application procedure
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